Red Inca Quinoa, Bean Pilaf & Tacos ~ Meatless Monday Idea
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Red Inca Quinoa, Bean Pilaf & Tacos ~ Meatless Monday Idea

Make a delicious plant-based taco for Meatless Mondays…or any day, with Red Inca Quinoa & Bean Pilaf. Add some guacamole, pico de gallo and cooked cubed sweet potatoes. Spoon it all inside a warm corn tortilla. Oh yes, …it’s good and it’s good for you! Red Inca Quinoa is a tasty super grain. If you’ve…

BBQ Sauce With a “Twang” ~ For Meats, Tofu, & More
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BBQ Sauce With a “Twang” ~ For Meats, Tofu, & More

BBQ sauce with a “twang” is how I best describe this sauce. Pork loins on the barbecue with this sauce are amazing. But don’t limit yourself; try it on burgers (regular or veggie), chicken, steak, or baked tofu. This sauce is gluten-free and a cinch to make. You can make an amazing homemade sauce in…

Round Steak & Mushroom Stroganoff  ~ Gluten & Dairy-Free options
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Round Steak & Mushroom Stroganoff  ~ Gluten & Dairy-Free options

Round steak & mushroom stroganoff is always a hit. There is something about this flavor combination that just won’t let you put your fork down! My mother-in-law gave me this stroganoff recipe almost 30 years ago (that’s a long time) in a cookbook made by the ladies of her church. The cookbook was a fundraiser…

Best Seasoned Ground Meat ~ Gluten-free & allergy-friendly
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Best Seasoned Ground Meat ~ Gluten-free & allergy-friendly

  This is the best seasoned ground meat recipe I’ve ever made. Not only is it very tasty, but also it is incredibly versatile. No more seasoning packages for me. I can honestly say that I have never purchased another packaged seasoning mix since I started making this recipe. Besides, it can be a challenge…

Ground Turkey & Vegetable Soup ~ 7 Vegetables
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Ground Turkey & Vegetable Soup ~ 7 Vegetables

  Ground turkey & vegetable soup is so easy and downright tasty that I am convinced you will make this recipe again and again. Plus it’s a great way to eat a wide variety of veggies in one meal. Not to mention use up those leftover vegetables in the fridge.     It’s funny how…

Easy Lean Meatloaf ~ Gluten & dairy-free options
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Easy Lean Meatloaf ~ Gluten & dairy-free options

Easy Lean Meatloaf is not quite like mom used to make. Instead, this homestyle meatloaf is lean with mushrooms, allergy-friendly, and has a sugar-free ketchup option. We’ve enjoyed this basic meatloaf recipe for years. Sometimes we like to jazz it up with olives, sweet peppers, and when my husband talks me into it…a little sausage. Try…

Trio-Color Quinoa & Beans ~ Gluten-free & heart healthy
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Trio-Color Quinoa & Beans ~ Gluten-free & heart healthy

Trio-Color Quinoa and red quinoa are my two favorite varieties of this popular superfood. All varieties of quinoa are highly nutritious. Quinoa is gluten-free, non-GMO, and believe it or not, it’s not considered a grain. That’s right; it is a seed that is prepared and eaten like a grain. Quinoa has a high nutrient content…

Brian’s KC Style Rub – Let’s Barbecue!
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Brian’s KC Style Rub – Let’s Barbecue!

Brian’s KC Style Rub is a quick and easy recipe and cooks in about 16-20 minutes. If you love a spicy barbecue rub you are in the right place! Brian’s KC Style Rub is the real deal. My son-in-law is a natural when it comes to meat rubs and barbecuing.  I decided it would only be…

Hearty & Healthy Chili Con Carne – gluten free
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Hearty & Healthy Chili Con Carne – gluten free

Hearty & Healthy Chili Con Carne is quick and healthy just like the cookbook promises. It’s also really good so I hope you try it! There is something very satisfying about a bowl of hearty chili, especially when it’s also healthy. This chili recipe can be made with extra-lean ground beef or lean ground turkey. The…

Ham & Pineapple Skewers ~ Gluten-Free
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Ham & Pineapple Skewers ~ Gluten-Free

Ham & Pineapple Skewers are fun as well as satisfying. The flavorful yet simple sauce sizzles into the meat perfectly and the leftovers are amazing on pizza the next day for another easy dinner idea. Ham isn’t something you will find on a skewer very often at our house. Mostly because I just don’t think…